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Moss Thrives in Space: Nine Months of Survival

11/20/2025

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Moss survived nine months on the exterior of the International Space Station in 2022, according to a study published in iScience.
The experiment tested whether moss could endure space vacuum.
Lead author Tomomichi Fujita of Hokkaido University said the moss spores survived, retained vitality, and could reproduce after returning to Earth.

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Moss survived nine months on the exterior of the International Space Station in 2022, according to a study published in iScience.
The experiment tested whether moss could endure space vacuum.
Lead author Tomomichi Fujita of Hokkaido University said the moss spores survived, retained vitality, and could reproduce after returning to Earth.